RES#11-_____

Nimishillen Township Board of Trustees

October 13, 2011

 

On Thursday, October 13, 2011, the Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township met in regular session at 7:00 PM at the Nimishillen Township Hall located at 4422 Maplegrove NE with the following members present: Trustee President Michael L. Lynch, Trustee Vice President Allen E. Gress, Trustee Lisa R. Shafer and Fiscal Officer Barry L. Evans.

 

Trustee Lynch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the staff and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

NOTE: All reports are available at the township office located at 4915 N. Nickelplate.  Copies are 10ข per page.  Copies of meeting CD’s are available for $1.00 per CD.

 

INVOCATION:  Trustee Lynch gave the invocation.

 

GUEST SPEAKERS:  Stark County Sales Tax

 

Chief Deputy Rick Perez, Chief Deputy Mike McDonald and Human Resource Director Attorney Vivianne Duffrin from the Stark County Sheriff’s office gave a presentation on the 0.5% (1/2%) Sales Tax Issue (Issue 29) that will be on the November 8, 2011 ballot.  They asked the Board of Trustees to consider supporting the proposed Stark County Sales Tax. (See attached information sheet provided by the Stark County Sheriff’s office)

 

After a questions / answers session, the following resolution was passed:  TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED THE FOLLOWING SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-245

            Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED STARK COUNTY SALES TAX

The Board of Trustees of Nimishillen Township, Stark County, Ohio met in a regular meeting on the 13th day of October, 2011 at 7:00 PM with the following members present:

                                                            Michael L. Lynch

                                                            Allen E. Gress

                                                            Lisa R. Shafer

ALLEN E. GRESS motioned to support the proposed Stark County Sales Tax with the following resolution:

WHEREAS; due to revenue decreases, County government, including primarily the jail, courts, prosecutor and other offices providing criminal justice services, have been cut by 15%; and major additional cuts of up to 40% to these offices need to be made in 2012;

 

 

 

2011, October 13 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

WHEREAS; Stark County voters are being asked to vote for a one-half percent sales tax (Issue 29) on the November 8, 2011 ballot, to pay for Criminal and Administrative Justice services for a period of 8 years;

WHEREAS; without the sales tax, the county jail, with a capacity of 501 beds, will be reduced to as few as 122 beds, which means that only the most serious criminals will be held in jail;

WHEREAS; the impact will be felt across Stark County, regardless of where you live and regardless of whether your own community has its own police department; police can still arrest but there will be no place to house criminals beyond the 122 limit;

WHEREAS; the sales tax rate in Stark County is 5.75%; 5.5% goes to the State of Ohio and .25% goes to SARTA; none goes to Stark County government;

WHEREAS; Stark is the only county in Ohio without a sales tax for county operations; if the sales tax is passed in November, Stark County will still have the lowest sales tax rate in Ohio;

WHEREAS; the sales tax is needed for continued public services, public safety and quality of life in Stark County;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  That the TRUSTEES OF NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP supports and endorses the proposed sales tax issue for Stark County, Issue 29.

LISA R. SHAFER seconded the motion and upon roll call, the vote resulted as follows:

                                    Michael L. Lynch         -           YES

                                    Allen E. Gress             -           YES

                                    Lisa R. Shafer             -           YES

ADOPTED:  OCTOBER 13, 2011

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NIMISHLLEN TOWNSHIP

 

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT: (Chief Richard Peterson)

 

FEMA Firefighter Grant:  Chief Peterson reported the fire department applied for a FEMA Fighter Grant for four heart defibrillators, radio equipment and gear washer/dryer totaling $425,751.00.  If the grant is granted, the township would be responsible for a 5% match which would be about $20,000.00.

 

 

2011, October 13 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

Accept quotes for repairs: Chief Peterson reported there has been a change in the ORC for competitive bid limits from $25,000 to $50,000.  He said when he started the bid process for repairs to the fire stations such as repairs to parking lot apparatus pad at Sta. #1 and repairs at Sta. #2, it was $25,000 but none of the projects were going to be less than that.  The Chief is asking to interested contractors to contact him and if the Trustees have companies they want him to contact, he could try to get some bids from them.  Mr. Gress said it would be nice to try to keep the companies local.  Mr. Lynch told the Chief to move forward.

 

 

EfficientGovNetwork Seminar: The Chief reported he attended the EfficientGovNetwork Seminar in Akron today and said it was a very good seminar.  He attended one in the morning and one in the afternoon:

 

ท        AM:  Safety Services: 911 Dispatch Services

ท       PM:  Safety Services: Joint Fire Services

 

Resolution: Approve additional repairs to the 1993 Water Tanker 514 - $2,210.50: TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE FINDLAY FIRE EQUIPMENT TO MAKE THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS TO THE 1993 WATER TANKER 514 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,210.50 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-246

            Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Mobile Data/Dispatching/Mapping Project utilizing tablet devices:  Chief Peterson said when they started up the Dispatch Center; they applied for several grants for the old tablets but were never awarded any.  Due to the cost of these tablets ($4,500 each) the fire department could never afford to purchase any without being awarded a grant.  With the most up to date technology, new tablets are now available.  The new tablets have touch screens that would send data from the dispatch center to the unit.  They also have GPS capability.  Dispatch would actually be able to see where the unit is and would show directions and pictures as well. Stark County and our area now have the 4G which is very fast.  These would be used in the units at a cost of $500 each.

 

Resolution: September Fire Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 2011 FIRE REPORT SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-247

            Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Emergency rope operations course:  Chief Peterson reminded everyone the emergency rope operations course will be October 21st, 22nd and 23rd at Sta. #3 from 8 A – 5P.  The Board is invited to observe and/or participate.

 

ROAD DEPARTMENT: (Jack Magee, Superintendent)

 

Check from City of Louisville:  Jack reported we received a check from the City of Louisville in the amount of $1,918.18 for July 15th through September 23rd to cover shared costs for yard waste disposal.

 

 

 

2011, October 13 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

 

Joint project with City of Louisville:  Jack reported the City of Louisville asked our road department to assist them with the track at Metzger Park from the Nickelplate Bridge to Pinevale Ext.  We will help them use our asphalt drag box to pave a bad section of the walking track.  The city will be paying for the asphalt and fuel and doing all of the manual work.  Our crew will only be driving our trucks and asphalt drag box.  Jack reported we will be borrowing their bucket truck to cut back tree limbs in the township road right of ways so our plows don’t run into them this winter.

 

 

2011 summary of township road equipment:  Jack wanted to inform the Board it cost $1,000 to get the front-end fixed on the 1995 Ford F250 pickup truck.  The truck has 153,000 miles on it and will need to be replaced soon before it starts costing more to maintain it.  He also reported the 1997 Ford Super-Duty Dump Truck#4 (1 ton) is in very poor condition and has 81,865 miles on it.  Trustee Lynch instructed Jack to start checking out prices.

 

Stark County Safety Council Business Grant:  Jack reported he and Sharon applied for a $2,000 business grant from the SCSC.  Items applied for:

 

ุ      Four (4) Modular Spill Containment Platforms with ramps – Total cost $875.82

ุ      One (1) Salvage Drum Lifter – Total cost $96.23

ุ      Twenty (20) Traffic Safety Cones 28” with reflective collars – Total Cost $499.80

ุ      One (1) Husgvarna Pole Chain Saw  - Model 327P5x – Total coast $549.95

ุ      One (1) Double Chain Sling – Total cost $171.10

 

 

Resolution: October 13, 2011 Road Report: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ROAD REPORT FOR OCT. 13, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-248

            Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

ZONING DEPARTMENT: (Dale Riggenbach, Inspector)

 

2011 Planning & Zoning Workshop:  Dale reported there will be a zoning workshop on Friday, November 18th from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM in Westlake, Ohio.  After discussion, the Trustees instructed Dale to ask the zoning board members if any of them would be interested in attending.  Dale said he does not necessarily have to attend. The Board thinks at least one person should go.

 

Resolution: Sept. 2011 Zoning Report for Stark County Auditor:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 2011 ZOING REPORT FOR THE STARK COUNTY AUDITOR SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-249

            Roll call voting:  Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

Resolution: Approve October 13, 2011 Zoning Report:  TRUSTEE GRESS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN ZONING REPORT FOR OCT. 13, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-250

            Roll call voting:  Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

2011, October 13 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

FISCAL OFFICER: (Barry Evans)

 

Resolution: Approve Transfers:  TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-251

 

ุ               TO:        01-A-16 General Health District

   FROM:     01-A-21 Election Expenses                       $   1,058

 

ุ               TO:      10-A-01 Salaries

   FROM:            10-A-08 Equipment                             $ 40,000

   FROM:            10-A-14B Insurance Vehicle Bldg.     $ 12,000

   FROM:            10-A-15 Other Expenses                     $   8,000

   FROM:            10-A-14 Insurance                              $   8,300

   FROM:            10-A-10 Repairs                                 $   3,000

 

ุ               TO:        03-A-06 Repairs

   FROM:              03-B-04 Other Expenses                   $   3,000

CITIZENS:  

 

Bill Jeffries stepped to the podium stating there was a fire at his place of business at 5405 Louisville Street.  He and his family are grateful for Nim. Twp. FD and City of Louisville FD for their quick response and working together.  He read a letter he wrote to the fire department thanking everyone who assisted.  He wanted to share it with the Trustees and then handed the letter to Chief Peterson.

 

 

TRUSTEES:

 

Resolution: Rescind Res#11-241: Trustee Shafer reported she’s received several phone calls from residents very upset about the new hours set for trick or treat in the township (1p – 4P) and said the calls have increased.  Residents say three hours is too long.  Some neighborhoods get 400+ kids and an extra hour is just too much and they cannot afford to buy extra candy for that extra hour.  Mrs. Shafer said by changing trick or treat back to 3p-5p as it’s always been would let the residents of the township know they have been heard.

 

After discussion TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO RESCIND RES#11-241 WHICH SET TRICK OR TREAT FROM 1P – 5P ON OCTOBER 30TH SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH. MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-252

          Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES

 

NIMISHILLEN TOWNSHIP HALLOWEEN HOURS CHANGED BACK TO 3P-5P:

 

Resolution: Change Trick or Treat back to 3P-5P: TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO CHANGE TRICK OR TREAT BACK TO 3P – 5P ON OCTOBER 30, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LYNCH.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-253

          Roll call voting:  Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES, Mr. Gress – YES

 

2011, October 13 Trustees Minutes (Cont.)

 

 

BWC Rebate check:  Trustee Shafer reported the township received a rebate check from BWC in the amount of $736.91 for meeting all the requirements of the FY11 Stark County Safety Council Rebate Program to earn a 2% refund.

 

Recap of today’s ODOT meeting regarding US 62 Corridor:  Trustee Gress said he intended to attend this meeting but was not able to make it.  He reported he and Jack went to a meeting six months ago on the same topics.  Mr. Gress wrote a letter at that time with suggestions but received a response from ODOT that what he proposed was not necessary.  In today’s Canton Repository, ODOT listed the items Mr. Gress listed in his letter six months ago and said work will be 2 – 3 years down the road.  Mr. Gress said he won’t be around to follow up on this but asked Jack and others to follow up on these improvements with ODOT and try to get at least one or two of them completed. (See attached article from The Repository)

 

RESOLUTION: APPROVE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 MINUTES: 

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE WRITTEN MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-254

            Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – YES, Mr. Lynch – YES

 

RESOLUTION: APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS: 

 

TRUSTEE SHAFER MOTIONED TO APPROVE ALL PURCHASE ORDERS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAY BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,236.04 SECONDED BY TRUSTEE GRESS.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-255

            Roll call voting: Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Gress – Yes, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

RESOLUTION: SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN:

 

TRUSTEE GRESS MOTOINED TO SIGN CHECKS AND ADJOURN AT 8 PM SECONDED BY TRUSTEE SHAFER.  MOTION CARRIED.  RES#11-256

            Roll call voting: Mr. Gress – YES, Mrs. Shafer – YES, Mr. Lynch - YES

 

 

 

__          ____________________          ___________________________________

ATTEST: Barry L. Evans                     Trustee Michael L. Lynch, President

                Fiscal Officer

                                                 

                                                             ____________________________________

                                                            Trustee Allen E. Gress, Vice President

 

 

                                                 

                                                             ____             _________________________

                                                            Trustee Lisa R. Shafer